Pets4People

Pets4People Winner of Hartlepool Heroes Youth Worker of the Year Award 2025🌿
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North East-based animal-assisted activity, support & education service offering therapeutic interventions for people with social, emotional & mental health needs & disabilities. Pets4People is an activity and support service which uses animal assisted activities and therapeutic interventions to support children and adults with social, emotional & mental health needs and/or disabilities. It is proven that animals have a calming influence on people and when people have positive interactions with animals, managing their general health and welfare it gives people a sense of purpose and feelings of accomplishment whilst developing independence and confidence etc. Regular interaction with animals can lower stress & anxiety, increase feelings of love, belonging and reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Support is offered on either a 1:1 basis or group activity sessions) support can be offered in a person's home, school and work place or Pets4People activity location.

20/02/2026

Amazing work from RRK here, have a watch and learn why we should be saying no to positive lists!

πŸ“Έ This month, we're sharing a peek into our camera rolls! Up next is Katie, one of our amazing volunteers - who some of ...
20/02/2026

πŸ“Έ This month, we're sharing a peek into our camera rolls! Up next is Katie, one of our amazing volunteers - who some of you may remember from our HAF sessions last summer. It looks like Katie and her dogs have been having some awesome adventures! 😍

18/02/2026

Chillis favourite spot

This month we're showing you what's in our camera rolls! πŸ“Έ Next up is Holly, one of our volunteers! Holly always takes t...
16/02/2026

This month we're showing you what's in our camera rolls! πŸ“Έ Next up is Holly, one of our volunteers! Holly always takes the most adorable pics of her animals, just look how fabulous they look with their bows and flowers πŸ₯Ί

This month we're showing you what's in our camera rolls! πŸ“Έ Next up is Nancy, who's camera roll is filled to the brim wit...
13/02/2026

This month we're showing you what's in our camera rolls! πŸ“Έ Next up is Nancy, who's camera roll is filled to the brim with the gorgeous Dolly 😍πŸ₯Ί

πŸ’› It's Children's Mental Health Week πŸ’›Children's Mental Health Week is an important time to pause, reflect, and shine a ...
11/02/2026

πŸ’› It's Children's Mental Health Week πŸ’›

Children's Mental Health Week is an important time to pause, reflect, and shine a light on the emotional wellbeing of children and young people - especially those who face additional challenges in their daily lives.

At Pets4People, we use animal assisted activities and interventions to support children with special educational needs, physical and mental disabilities, and a wide range of other additional needs. Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and understood - and sometimes, animals can help open doors that feel closed in traditional settings.

🐢 Why animals? 🐍

Animals offer calm, non-judgemental companionship. They don't ask questions, rush conversations, or place expectations on children.

Through gentle interaction with our animals, children can:

πŸ’› Build confidence and self-esteem
πŸ’› Reduce anxiety and stress
πŸ’› Improve emotional regulation
πŸ’› Develop communication and social skills
πŸ’› Experience joy, connection, and a sense of achievement

For many children, animals help create a space where they feel accepted just as they are - and that can be incredibly powerful for mental health.

This week (and every week), we're proud to support children's mental wellbeing in ways that are compassionate, inclusive, and led by the needs of each individual child.

πŸ“Έ This month we are opening up our camera rolls! Next up is Natasha, whose camera roll is absolutely filled to the brim ...
09/02/2026

πŸ“Έ This month we are opening up our camera rolls! Next up is Natasha, whose camera roll is absolutely filled to the brim with pictures of the adorable Izzy 😍 Just look at that face!

08/02/2026

🐾✨ Booking is now OPEN! ✨🐾

We’re so excited to share our FREE online session:

Bring Your Pet to Class!

πŸ“… Friday 13th February
⏰ 10:30 – 11:15am
πŸŽ₯ Online (Zoom)

Delivered in collaboration with Pets4People, this is a calm, friendly session where children can:

🐢 bring a pet
πŸ“Έ or a photo
🧸 or a toy
πŸ‘€ or simply come along to watch and listen

There’s no pressure to speak, cameras can be on or off, and listening is just as valued as joining in.

This session is especially suited to:
βœ” home-educated children
βœ” anxious learners
βœ” neurodivergent children
βœ” families looking for something that doesn’t feel β€œschool-ish”

✨ It’s a one-off complimentary pilot
🎟 Spaces are limited
πŸ”— Booking link: https://tidycal.com/lottiempowermenteducation/bringyourpettoclass

If your child loves animals - or just loves calm, welcoming spaces - we’d love to see you there πŸΎπŸ’›

07/02/2026

BACKING HARTLEPOOL PEOPLE

It was great to catch up with Sami from Pets4People, along with Nancy from The Salaam Community Centre - Poolie Time Exchange.

Based right here in Hartlepool, Pets4People work across the North East, using the transformative power of animals to enhance lives, build connections, and provide vital support to people who need it most. Their animal-assisted activities bring comfort, confidence, and joy to both children and adults with disabilities or social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Their mission is simple but powerful: to create positive change. Through carefully tailored sessions, they show how animals can break down barriers, encourage personal growth, and support wellbeing and independence in a truly unique way.

A huge thank you for the incredible difference you continue to make in our community. πŸ’šπŸΆπŸ΄

Join us for a trip to Hartlepool Art Gallery 🌈
07/02/2026

Join us for a trip to Hartlepool Art Gallery 🌈

Join us for a trip to Hartlepool Art Gallery, always a pleasure!

Address

Room 4, 202-204 York Road
Hartlepool
TS269EB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+447536186746

Website

https://linktr.ee/pets4people

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